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Inguinal hernia 8-Apr-2013 At 8:13:43 PM Marssan

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I had a direct inguinal hernia repaired laparoscopically with a pre-peritoneal mesh about 8 years ago. I was told not to climb for 3 months and from memory I think i actually followed the advice.

For the mesh to properly repair the defect it needs to become incorporated into the tissue of the abdominal wall which takes time, any serious straining of the abdo muscles can jeopardise this process.

About 6 weeks after surgery i met some friends at Arapiles, i thought i could do some easy climbs like Tiptoe Ridge or some of the easy organ pipes classics but even walking up the central gully track gave me pain so i canned that plan pretty quick.

I'm a bit of a wuss when it comes to pain so I just sucked it up, didn't climb, and waited to get better, perhaps your experience will be different.